Yoga, Wellbeing and more
About Ursina and the Engadin
Hi there. I am Ursina
Yoga teacher, endurance athlete and your greatest motivator.
Come with me and my team in the world of movement, silence, transformation and joy.
About the Project
At URSINA, we are passionate about yoga and moving in the pristine natural beauty of the Engadin. We are grateful that we can offer our services in such a special environment. With respect for the human being and what she brings as a personal story, at URSINA we meet you where you are. Classes, workshops, and retreats are focussed, mindful, and designed to advance the personal objectives of every student. Authenticity and high quality are the central values of the brand.
The crisp, fresh mountain air and the unique light of the Engadin combined with our professional guidance make this an unmatched experience.
What the logo represents
Move the body – Still the mind. URSINA’s philosophy is all about the duality of movement – both as a sport and as an internal evolutionary process – and yoga – a practice centred on the search for balance between polarities. These contrasts have been captured in our logo where you can find both dynamism and static equilibrium. The black and white colours also indicate this contrast, and yet project a certain harmony. The U of the name Ursina (typical of the Canton of Grisons) is rooted in the ground and is also reaching for the sky, depicting our connection to the earth as well as to something bigger in the universe. Look closely and you will find the profile of Piz Bernina, the highest summit of the Engadin region, and a place dear to Ursina. The love for the territory and the mountains is an essential component of URSINA’s being and it’s but natural that it should be reflected in our logo.
The story behind URSINA
A ball of sparkling energy, Ursina Maria Francesca Badilatti is a global citizen and a lover of new things and ideas. She’s passionate, natural, and fascinated by the human being and human experience. Her idea of creating an offering that combines yoga with nature and movement was born through her personal mission to spread the magic of yoga and her knowledge in sports.
Ursina has been a dedicated athlete, competing professionally as a cross-country skier until 2013 while also studying economics. She later transitioned into working in marketing and events. It wasn’t until her move to Berlin, Germany in 2015 (where there were no mountains to run up and down) that she discovered yoga, and a deeply enriching connection that took hold and has been with her ever since.
Ursina’s personal path has been shaped by her career as a professional athlete. It taught her how to be disciplined and self-motivated as well as organised and consistent. This combined with the practice of yoga, allowed Ursina to focus on the body, mind, and soul, and eventually create a more holistic approach to wellbeing.
Having grown up in Poschiavo, a quaint village nestled on the Swiss/Italian border, Ursina is fluent in both German and Italian. She studied English at high school and can therefore offer classes in all three languages. Ursina teaches Forrest Yoga. Her passion for yoga and endurance sports, her positive energy, and her sunny personality will motivate you and challenge you to move a step closer to your personal goals.
10 years fellow of Swiss Ski national team
17 medals at Swiss Championship
26 Weltcup Starts
3. Europacup Overall Standing 2008-2009
3 Engadin Skimarathon 2007
2-time Winner of Engadiner Frauenlauf, still a record holder
4-time participant at Junior World Championship, best results 10th
Forrest Yoga
Forrest Yoga is a physically intense hatha based yoga style created by Ana Forrest. It combines the ancient practice and ceremony of yoga with a modern insight and anatomy-based knowledge, coupled with body/mind research.
The purposely-long holds allow you to build strength and connect intensely with your body, mind, and spirit.
With intelligent sequencing that let’s you leave class energized and in balance, Forrest Yoga is suitable for everyone. It does not require strength or flexibility, only a willingness to learn how to feel authentically and respond honestly.
The main pillars of Forrest Yoga are – Breath, Strength, Integrity, and Spirit.
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Engadin
The Engadin is a paradise for sports enthusiasts and adventure-seekers, a place of inspiration and tranquillity, a valley of pristine nature, full of cultural treasures. Every visitor discovers a special place here to fall in love with. You, too, will find your very own favourite spot in the Engadin; we’ll happily help you!
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Ursina
motivates you to step outside your comfort zone in the spectacular landscape of Engadin Valley – with yoga, activities in nature, and a genuine smile.